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On the streets that you know
It’s night time, maybe it’s even raining. A tuk tuk tattooed “kolamba putha” whizzes toward the build up of traffic which is no surprise for an evening down Galle Road. Laknath Peiris’s paintings are an invitation for your imagination to run riot. Although this particular painting is a subdued blue, it bursts with activity. You [...]
New sounds from Salvage
They had an exciting start in 2009 with four single releases and a memorable live performance as a guest band on TNL Onstage’s Party in the Park, but along the way, Salvage drifted apart in 2012. The good news is that after nearly three years of radio silence they are back with some new progressive [...]
Tailor-made for the power woman
A new label for the power woman- Radisi debuted with a fashion show launch at its store at 34, 27th Lane, Colombo 3. CEO and founder Rajini de Silva said she wanted to design a collection that encouraged women to harness their own power and make them feel good about their style. “ We offer [...]
Mirror Magazine
Changing shape of art Founders of Monai speak to the Mirror Magazine about their love for stark geometric designs
Are you into geometrical shapes and monochrome with splashes of colour? If you are, Monai is bound to have something to keep you happy. The lifestyle brand was launched at the first Colombo Design Market last December and has made rapid strides with its understated, yet stylish offerings. The brains behind the business are Naomi [...]
Growing following of metalheads
Last month’s Rock Sunday was an evening metal fans had been waiting for and despite the down pour it didn’t dampen spirits. The eager crowds were indicative of a mutually supportive and growing rock and metal community in Colombo. The opening act, was Constellation winner of TNL Onstage 2014 and right after them on stage was [...]
Catch ‘Funk in your Trunk’ in Trinco
Funk in your Trunk is not your average band – ensemble. Six familiar faces in the Sri Lankan music scene form the unconventional group which has been jamming together for “about 8 months now” according to ChanakaAbeyratne. “All of us are full-on rock fans” he admits, being the designated axe-man, but the group has come [...]
The Luxe Ghost
Liana’s sharp stilettos clicked against the pavement as she got out of the car. She faced the building while thanking the chauffeur. She liked the look of it; stylish with an air of sophistication and luxury. Liana was immediately taken upstairs to the apartment that was apparently for sale. A woman was showing her around quite [...]
TV Times
‘A love like this’ blooms
Veteran filmmaker Chandran Rutnam’s newest play “May Wage Adarayak” (A love like this) is now being screened at Regal Colombo, Milano Kegalle, Donz Plaza Kalutara, NIT Kurunegala and Sky Lite Matara. The film revolves around Roshan a young flight instructor at a reputed Aviation School in Colombo. He hails from an aristocratic Kandyan family whose [...]
Two Lankans instated in ‘Songwriters Hall Of Fame’
The Sri Lankan songwriter’s journey has now reached a new frontier and leading the way are two young, gifted and extremely talented creative young double Yathra and Charin. Yathra and Charin have been included in the name list of ‘The Songwriters Hall Of Fame’ in the USA for their creative work in music writing. ‘We [...]
Sebs 1983 batch celebrates 50 years
Those who graduated from St Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa in the year 1983 got together last Sunday to celebrate the batch anniversary and their birthdays. They celebrated their 50th birthdays (Most of them having been born in 1965). More than 100 guests, those from the batch and their families, took part in an event where they [...]
‘Day Out for Dads by Kiss FM
Following the tremendous success of mom’s day out, for Mothers Day, KISS FM Sri Lanka decided to do something big for Dads called ‘Dad’s Day Out’, which was an entire day dedicated to pampering and treating fathers of Sri Lanka. This event was the first of its kind in all of Asia, which comes as no [...]
‘Funny Money’ completes 50
The 50th show of Sinhala adaptation of British playwright Ray Cooney’s ‘Funny Money’ will go on the boards as “Saadaya Maarai Salli Hamarai” at 3.30 pm 6.30pm at Colombo University’s new art centre (Nawa Kalagaraya) on August 1. Directed by Dharmapriya Dias the play won awards for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Stage management [...]
Comedy play in Pannala
‘Gutikaamata Niyamithai’ a comedy play with exceptional performances by W. Jayasiri, Sarath Kothalawala, Dharmapriya Dias will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. on July 26 at Town Hall auditorium, Pannala. Behind the screen stage lighting is handled by Chandana Aluthge, music by Shantha Peiris and make up by Saman Hemarathne. Stage [...]
Janakaraliya goes to Chilaw
The Janakaraliya (Theatre of the People), mobile Theatre Festival is now being performed at Kopiyawaththa, Ichchampitiya grounds in Chilaw. Started on July 24 the festival will go on till August 7 with daily free theatre shows for school children at 9 and at 6.30 pm for the public. ‘Sinhabahu’, the theatrical masterpiece by Prof. Ediriweera [...]
‘Kadulla’, a landmark play back on Rupavahini
‘Kadulla’, the evocative teledrama that explored the societal changes that took place in mid twentieth century Ceylon, is back on the small screen for a new generation of television audiences every Sunday at 8.30 pm on Rupavahini. The teledrama is a landmark in the history of Sri Lankan teledrama industry. Directed by Dharmasena Pathiraja, one [...]
‘BOMMU’at OZO Kandy: Coolest hangout Spot in Kandy
‘OZO Kandy’ is the latest addition to the Kandy’s posh hotel circuit and the second OZO property, apart from OZO Colombo by ONYX Hospitality Group. Only a 10 minute walk from Kandy City Centre, OZO Kandy located in the same premises of the Hotel Suisse. It offers uninterrupted vistas of Kandy Lake and the surrounding [...]
‘Forest Rock’ wins
The Forest Rock Garden Hotel, Anuradhapura, was awarded in the Golden Category at the International Star for Leadership in Quality (ISLQ) Awards in Paris, France recently. Forest Rock Hotel Managing Director B. Chandrasiri accepted the Award at the ceremony in Paris.
‘Clique’ Awarded 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate Of Excellence
Clique Cuisine Restaurant and Lounge Bar recently announced that it has received a ‘TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence’ Award. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great reviews on TripAdvisor. Certificate of Excellence winners include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the [...]